Val Lakey
My name is Valerie Lakey, I live in one of the most beautiful places ever! I am married with a son and a daughter. We are ranchers in Northeastern California and everyday get to enjoy the simple things in life. I am very involved in my community...serving on various boards over the years, I have owned a retail business, coached, volunteered for just about everything and love every minute of it. You will read about my interests including cooking, gardening, the outdoors, sports, kids, crafting and helping with anything to do with kids. I am a writer who thought it is about time to do some more writing... Follow my blog http://www.vlakeyblueskies.blogspot.com You can also visit my website at http://www.blueskies4you.com
Top posts:
- What I Would Do With My $20 (64 votes)
- Meaning in the Mundane (57 votes)
- I Can't Do That! (56 votes)
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Latest Posts
I'm Back!!
If that picture didn't get your attention...I am not sure what will! It has been many weeks since I have posted on Good Blogs and I MISS IT! So, I will attempt to write at least a few times each week. What prompted this? The great and wonderful people...
When We Don't Know What to Say
"I'm finding myself at a loss for words and the funny thing is it's okay. The last thing I need is to be heard, but to hear what You would say. Word of God speak, would You pour down like rain washing my eyes to see Your majesty. To be still and know...
Big or Small...He Wants it All
I sat there ready to cross the culvert pipe over the irrigation ditch. I was in the tractor pulling the baler. Driving straight across would mean putting the baler in the ditch. Getting across the ditch required a precise turn to direct the baler over...
No Reward...Unless You Take a Risk
“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” - T.S. Eliot How many times have you wanted to do something, but were too scared to take the risk? Playing it safe kept you from experiencing something that could have...
Memorial Pig Has Helped Others for 40 Years
Small communities are amazing. The way they come together in a time of need is more than words can express. Over 40 years ago that happened and the memorial has remained to this day. Scores of local high school graduates start their college careers...
Blue Skies
A lot of time. A lot of Fun. A lot of work....I hope....A lot of views. I have been spending a lot of time building a webpage, for no other reason than I want to do it. Blue Skies 4 You is a page that is meant to inspire, motivate, make you laugh, ...
Happy Days!
Sunday, Monday, Happy Days. Tuesday, Wednesday, Happy Days. Thursday, Friday Happy Days. Saturday, what a day, Rockin all week with you. This day is ours Won't you be mine. Oh Happy Days, This day is ours, Oh Happy Days. onzie, Potsie, Richie, ...
Live, Love, Laugh
"It only takes a moment to remind you that you only have one life." That moment happened last night. The fear of every parent became our reality...our daughter was in an auto accident. When she called, she said she was okay, but when she said her car...
What Makes You Happy?
The sun is up, it's Friday and I am ready to head out to the tractor. First, I was able to sit and have a cup of coffee, do some writing and listen to the birds chirp outside of the window. I watched the kitten run around and play, chasing her tail...
Blah, Blah, Blah
Papers, junk mail, billls, magazines...blah, blah, blah! In trying to get to this point in the day, it has taken hours of wading through a lot of mess. It is now at the point that everything seen by these eyes today says. "Blah, Blah, Blah!" Information...